Chefs have been creating Tasting Menus to feature their best dishes for years now – and Spoon thinks that it’s about time that bartenders did the same. They’ve taken the idea of a chef’s tasting menu and brought it behind the bar, with their weekly Bartender’s Tasting menu. Each week, they … [Read more...]
Yoga Mondays at Copper Kettle
Looking for a little Om with your booze? Brewery Yoga starts tonight at the Copper Kettle Brewing Company on Greenfield Avenue. For $20, you’ll get an hour-long yoga session run by Yoga with Em, and one pint of Cisco Brewers Nantucket Grey Lady (don’t worry, it won’t be served until after class … [Read more...]
Instagram-ables: The Brew Gentlemen
What will you find on tap at microbrewery The Brew Gentlemen tonight? They brought back their RPF 002: Kitchen Sink, part of their Rapid Prototype Factory Series line of experimental brews. The Brew Gentlemen folks say their Kitchen Sink is a great companion to BBQ, which is good news, since … [Read more...]
Lebowski Night at Independent Brewing Company
Sixteen years after The Big Lebowski premiered, love for the cult classic is still going strong. And that’s why the Independent Brewing Company needed no reason at all to celebrate Big Lebowski cultism this Saturday night. Independent bartenders Adam Henry and Lucky have created six … [Read more...]
Daily Specials at Bluebird Kitchen
Your lunch plans just got a little bit better. The specials at Market Square’s Bluebird Kitchen caught our eye today, and not only because of these great-looking desserts – though, they are pretty gorgeous. Here’s what they have on tap: - Orecchiette with trumpet mushroom, kale, goat … [Read more...]
New Bar Menu at Braddock’s
We hope you’re hungry. Braddock’s American Brasserie has just introduced a new bar menu, and it’s one of those menus where every single thing looks so good, we might just have to order it all. Our picks: Bacon-wrapped shrimp with Delta cheddar grits, Braised short rib Pierogies, and the … [Read more...]
Feline Food Drive at Carnegie Coffee
We’re such suckers for those little kitty faces, and so are the folks at Carnegie Coffee Company. They’re sponsoring a cat food drive this month to help feed the area’s homeless cats and kittens. Through July 31, drop off any donation of cat or kitten food (they’re asking specifically for Purina … [Read more...]
On The Menu: Legume
We’re in the midst of sour cherry season, that all too brief time of year when those delicate and totally perishable cherries are available… if you know where to find them. Legume has snagged a few bushels (they’ve been posting their pitting progress on Facebook), and they’re not afraid to use … [Read more...]
The Fluted Mushroom’s Spicy Watermelon Margarita
We are officially in those lazy, hazy days of summer, when everybody's more relaxed, and it’s never too early for a cocktail. And if you need a little inspiration in your home bar, the folks at The Fluted Mushroom have shared a deliciously spicy recipe for a summer watermelon margarita, made with … [Read more...]
Instagram-ables: Franktuary
Spotted today on Franktuary’s Instagram page: The Rio de Janeiro. Topped with mashed potatoes, tomato, olive and corn salsa, mayo, ketchup, Parmesan cheese and potato stix. Yes, that’s potato stix, not potato sticks. Get it while you can: http://franktuary.com/ … [Read more...]